Pls Tell Me What To Expect

On 2/28/2008 Jockey wrote:

My son was diagnosed with stomach cancer stage 4 in mid December.  He is only 36.  In the last 6 mionths he has lost 80 lbs.  He has lost of nausea and cannot eat.  He vomits when we insist he eats.  He drinks ensure but not much else.  The Dr. gave us a prognosis of 6 months - 1 yr at diagnosis.  He was put on a clinical trial but was removed after 2 rounds since it was not working and the cancer continued to spread.  He is now on a new regimen of 5-FU, Cistaplatin and something else..  The effects of the chemo have weakened him a lot.  He is extremely tired all the time.

Can someone who has been through this or a loved one tell me what to expect?

Thanks.

Jockey

we have son with stage 4 different type of cancer. trying off label stuff but science. if you would like to chat, email:

. where are you located? I wish you the best,it is very tough with a child.